New Limited Time Endgame World Event: COD Black Ops Season 01

Treyarch has released the official patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded, dated January 8, 2026, bringing a major update to the game’s Endgame experience. The update introduces a new limited-time Endgame World Event, Deathclaw Hunt, along with a brand-new Endgame Skill Track called Phantom. Both additions are designed to push high-level gameplay further, offering increased challenge, tactical depth, and replayability for experienced players.

Season 01 Reloaded focuses heavily on Endgame content, setting the stage for more events and challenges later in the season.

New Limited-Time Endgame World Event: Deathclaw Hunt

The centerpiece of Season 01 Reloaded is Deathclaw Hunt, a limited-time Endgame World Event recommended for players with a Combat Rating (CR) of 45 or higher. This event introduces a dramatic environmental shift, transforming a section of Avalon into a hostile, Fallout-inspired wasteland.

According to Treyarch, a powerful bomb blast has devastated part of the region, leaving behind toxic air and a dangerous combat zone. Players entering the blast area must contend with both environmental hazards and relentless enemies, creating a high-risk, high-reward Endgame scenario.

Survive the Wasteland

Inside the blast zone, players face ferocious Deathclaws, which serve as the primary threat of the event. These creatures are not encountered alone — they are defended by hordes of Feral Ghouls, forcing players to manage crowd control while preparing for brutal direct encounters.

The toxic atmosphere adds another layer of pressure, demanding careful movement and situational awareness. Deathclaw Hunt is built to test player skill, positioning, and survival instincts rather than simple firepower.

Deathclaw Hunt Availability and Event Rotation

At the launch of Season 01 Reloaded, Deathclaw Hunt will be the only World Event available in Endgame. Treyarch has confirmed that additional Endgame World Events will be introduced later in the season, including:

Wraith Wing

Colossus of Avalon

Toxic Tyrant

While no exact release dates were provided for these future events, their confirmation suggests a staggered Endgame rollout throughout Season 01, keeping the experience fresh for returning players.

New Endgame Skill Track: Phantom

Alongside the new World Event, Season 01 Reloaded introduces Phantom, a new Endgame Skill Track built around stealth, evasion, and precision damage. Phantom is designed for players who prefer a tactical approach, emphasizing positioning, silent movement, and opportunistic attacks.

Rather than relying on brute force, Phantom rewards players who can strike first, strike accurately, and disengage before enemies can respond effectively.

Phantom Skill Track Abilities Explained

The Phantom Skill Track offers a variety of passive bonuses and reactive abilities that enhance survivability and lethality in Endgame content.

Ambush

Phantom users gain increased damage when attacking enemies from behind. If the enemy is at full health, critical shots deal double damage, making the opening attack especially powerful.

Fast Melee

This skill increases melee attack speed, allowing for quicker close-range engagements and faster takedowns when enemies get too close.

Trap Avoidance

Traps and mines take longer to detect Phantom players. When fully upgraded, this skill makes the player undetectable by traps and mines, reducing the risk of unexpected damage in hazardous zones.

Silent Movement

Movement noise is reduced, and enemy detection distance is lowered. Silent Movement also increases interaction speed when loading or using devices, making objective-based gameplay smoother and safer.

Elusive Target

Enemies have reduced accuracy when shooting at Phantom players, increasing survivability during firefights and retreats.

Decoy

When the player takes significant damage, a Decoy Echo Unit is deployed. This Echo Unit distracts enemies, creating opportunities to escape, reposition, or counterattack.

How Phantom Changes Endgame Playstyles

Phantom adds a new strategic layer to Endgame gameplay in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The skill track supports stealth-based approaches while still remaining viable in direct combat scenarios. Its emphasis on ambush damage, enemy disruption, and detection reduction makes it especially effective in dense enemy encounters like Deathclaw Hunt.

Players who enjoy calculated movement, precision attacks, and evasive tactics will find Phantom to be a strong alternative to more aggressive Endgame builds.

Season 01 Reloaded Endgame Focus

With Season 01 Reloaded, Treyarch is clearly expanding the Endgame experience by introducing content that emphasizes challenge and long-term progression. The combination of a limited-time World Event and a new Skill Track gives players meaningful reasons to return, experiment with builds, and refine their strategies.

Deathclaw Hunt serves as a high-intensity introduction to the season, while the Phantom Skill Track opens new possibilities for Endgame playstyles.

Final Thoughts

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 01 Reloaded update delivers a focused Endgame expansion without overcomplicating the experience. Deathclaw Hunt provides a dangerous, atmospheric challenge for high-level players, while Phantom introduces a stealth-oriented skill path that rewards smart play and adaptability.

With additional World Events scheduled to arrive later in the season, Season 01 Reloaded sets a strong foundation for what’s to come in Black Ops 7 Endgame content.